What’s new: Zonda – now owner of Envision, has integrated VR, 3D, and interactive floor-plan tech directly into the new-construction home search.
Why it matters
See before it exists – Even if the home isn’t built yet, you can walk through layouts, finishes, and room flow in minutes – no model home required.
More listings, more choices – Zonda’s acquisition of Builders Digital Experience (BDX) expands access to immersive tours across a huge catalog of new homes.
Faster, smarter decisions – VR-listed homes sell faster – 19 days on average vs. 34 for traditional listings.
What Zonda’s Platform Offers Buyers
With Zonda + Envision, you get a full digital-first home-buying experience:
3D renderings & virtual-reality walkthroughs – Explore floor plans like you’re already inside.
Interactive floor plans & customization tools – Pick finishes, structural options, and layouts with real-time visual updates.
What This Means for You (the Buyer)
Narrow your list faster: Rule out or zero in on homes via VR – great if you’re relocating or pressed for time.
Visualize your future home, not just floor plans: Finish selections, room flow, light, spatial relationships – avoiding surprises once you move in.
Make more confident decisions, earlier: Helpful in tight markets. You can act quickly and confidently.
Save time & avoid “tire-kicker” visits: Use virtual tours for initial screening; reserve in-person visits for those homes you truly love.
Welcome to the future of new home shopping!: Check out the comprehensive listings on NewHomeSource to find your ideal new construction home.
Bottom line: Zonda + Envision have transformed new-home shopping. You can see, customize, and compare homes long before construction begins.
Julie Gordey
A lifelong educator, Julie Gordey, is a retired school administrator. After years of focusing on education, this University of Texas graduate now travels and enjoys freelance writing for BDX and NewHomeSource.com.